Honors and Awards
Bhante Wimala Awarded Peace Ambassador “Samadutha” Award
In recognition of the spiritual teachings and humanitarian projects of Bhante Wimala, the Upcountry Amarapura Supreme Monks Council of Sri Lanka recently awarded him the prestigious “Samadutha” Peace award. At a special monks council meeting, held on the 14th of March in the hill country town of Nuwara Eliya, Bhante received this award in the…
Read MoreAmbassador for Peace Award for Bhante Wimala
It was a peaceful and sunny morning in the capital of Kenya. Ambassador Ram Sharada and Hon. Njeru Kathangu, a former Member of Parliament of Kenya welcome Venerable Bhante Wimala at the St. Johns basilica in the downtown Nairobi. They accompanied him to the Peace Centre located just a few blocks away from the church.…
Read MoreAmbassador for Peace Award for Bhante Wimala
The day was 28th of November 2008. It was a peaceful and sunny morning in the capital of Kenya. Ambassador Ram Sharada and Hon. Njeru Kathangu, a former Member of Parliament of Kenya welcome Venerable Bhante Wimala at the St. Johns basilica in the downtown Nairobi. They accompanied him to the Peace Centre located just…
Read MoreHonor of the Golden Shawl for Bhante
It was the highest manner that Hindu Tamils would honor a special guest and this method was reserved for honoring, respecting, appreciating and considering very important people like Presidents, Prime Ministers and very special guests only. The shoulders of Bhante Wimala were covered by a beautiful golden shawl woven on handlooms with an exquisitely embroidered…
Read MoreAddressing the UNDV Conference in Bangkok, Thailand – 2008
Peace and War
“Venerable Bhante Wimala’s visit to US Central Command (USCENTCOM) Headquarters was a unique opportunity for the coalition officers of 63 countries to interact with such an inspiring personality. The officers had the rare opportunity to share their views and ideas with Bhante Wimala on various subjects related to disaster relief and humanitarian missions around the…
Read MoreGlobal Peace Award for Bhante Wimala
Venerable Bhante Wimala receiving the Globle Peace Award from Rev. Dr. Carol Lawson On Sat. Sept 8, 2007 I attended the 4th annual Stand for Peace event in Philadelphia, PA. to accept the Global Peace Award on behalf of Venerable Bhante Wimala. Started after 9/11 to focus attention on peace, this event is sponsored by…
Read MoreHumanitarian Award from the Members of Parliament in Kenya
“The impact of Venerable Bhante Wimala’s humanitarian work has changed the lives of many Kenyans. His work has transformed many people and given them hope. We all are grateful to Bhante Wimala for his compassionate heart and the extraordinary and difficult work he has done to help our people. We are very happy to offer…
Read MoreAward from the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy
Over the years the Triple Gem Society has sponsored many ongoing projects to help the victims of war. Some of the continuing projects are: Bhante Wimala traveled to many hospitals to visit those who were injured in the war. Valuable medical equipment was donated to hospitals to better treat and care for war victims. Many…
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